Ultimate Creamy Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Charleston - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Whole Milk
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 cup Quick or Stone-Ground Grits (non-instant)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, cold, cubed
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
• Pinch White Pepper (optional)
• 4 slices (4 oz) Thick-Cut Bacon or Pancetta, diced small
• 5 lbs Large Shrimp (21/25 count), raw, peeled, deveined, tails removed
• 1/2 cup Yellow Onion or Shallot, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Chicken Stock (low sodium)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Cholula)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (for finishing)
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste